Today I said yes to cupcakes.The kids and I explored the Cupcake Collection, a unique home & business. Owner Mignon Francois, her husband and 6 kids renovated a condemned house and then opened shop in the parlor.
(This Scene article tells more of the Francoise story.)
Cost: $1.50/ea for chocolate marble and fresh strawberry/lemon cupcakes. And worth every bite.
Oh my that looks wonderful. And good for you for saying yes! Small splurges can be so worth it.
ReplyDeleteOh that looks soooo good!! After reading about the family and business, I would have said "yes" too. That's exactly the type of business where I want my money to go whenever possible--even if I could make a thousand cupcakes for the same price.
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ReplyDeleteI've been away from the blogosphere for awhile. I just checked in with you, and I missed your sensability. You are always so thought-provoking and you usually make me smile.
-Michelle
Looks yummy and a very good price, too. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteYep...that's $1.50 cupcake I could definitely live with!
ReplyDeleteHmm...what should I say yes to this week? 11 weeks pregnant with a 21 month old? I'm thinking a nap! ;)
That cupcake looks good, but the story of the Francois Family was GREAT!! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat looks SO good!
ReplyDeleteSince we've enjoyed talking about price differences by location, I thought you'd be interested (horrified?) to know that such a cupcake would go for at LEAST twice that here in Los Angeles.
Yum!
ReplyDeleteI had an elderly friend whose name was Mignon, haven't heard another until now
deb meyers
Mmmmmmm. I can't wait to have this baby and get rid of my gestational diabetes so I can once again say yes to cupcakes! That looks absolutely scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story!
ReplyDeleteI think my trademark gift for most anything now would be a dozen of these beauties. A nice box of various flavors would be a hit for almost anyone in need of a pick-me-up. A box would also be a good supplement for a birthday cake so that everyone can choose a favorite. I have access to good (not great) cupcakes and I often take a dozen to wherever I am invited. I pay between $2 - $2.50 each for them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice yes. Nice sweet treat and nice supporting local!
ReplyDeletethanx, meredith, i'm going to put them on the top of my list for the 3/50 project for the next party occassion.
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http://www.the350project.net/home.html
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ReplyDeleteThese look so great and yummy -
ReplyDeleteAlways inspired by great small home businesses that pack lots of punch!
a wonderful yummy special place it sounds like!
latrice
Enjoyed reading your blog today. I am still finding my way around blogland....I always love making new friends..I am posting about Disney so hope you will stop by. Commenting automatically puts you in the drawing for the June giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThose look so yummy and I love the family's story! It's so nice to be able to support a family business.
ReplyDeleteBuying from people you know is a great way to boost the economy!
Meredith, thanks for sharing the article link with us. What a wonderful family business!
ReplyDeleteI think spending your money at a local business that supports a family is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteBeing frugal and saying "yes" to a few treats here and there is a great thing. Trust me, my kids are now teenagers and they fondly remember those times that I said "yes." They remember the times their dad went to the local donut shop on a Sat. morning, or the unexpected trips to the local ice cream where mom temporarily threw the budget out the window and gave them permission to order whatever they wanted. The silly grins on our faces as we ate the biggest banana split in the state was priceless.
Supporting a local community of small business owners is also a great thing. Being frugal is admireable but I firmly believe that making an effort to support local business (even if they may charge a little more) is a noble deed.
I now have a serious craving for cupcakes....
The cupcake looks delish! Totally random: I just saw this post and thought of your son and some of the cool things he makes with boxes.
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That is SO CHEAP, even for Nashville! I can't wait to try them. I've had the cupcakes at Gigi's and they're ok but not $3+ ok. (Too dry, icing that tastes like straight sugar.) I like Ivey's in Franklin but I never get down there and I think they're probably about the same price. So I am excited to get a delicious cupcake support a family business here in town. Thank you for the info!
ReplyDeleteHow fun & delicious! I am not a cake decorator so even though I bake we would have to go to a bakery for something like that...and you're making me think that I've never taken my boys to the fancy European bakery a couple miles from here.
ReplyDeleteoh my that looks so good. I love cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Tammy
Looks like just the perfect thing for a yes. You also were able to meet someone new and help their business too. I also enjoyed the article about their bakery.
ReplyDeleteFor those in the Nashville area, you can go to halfoffnashville.com and pick up a $20 certificate for only $10 to this great place.
ReplyDeleteI plan on trying it myself.
Oh yummy! We splurged at Borders on Saturday with italian sodas for the kids and I, iced coffee for hubby. It was so much fun to sit together and enjoy our treats!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I'm glad you said yes!
ReplyDeleteLove this and went to their website ... still going strong! Great post - great story! (Yummy cupcake!)
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